This year, Patty Damske, who recently became the first woman ever to bowl an 800 series in Central Florida, tallied 1,947 (216 average) to capture the scratch all-events title. Korinna Props logged a 2,042 (226 average) en route to the handicap title.

Beverly Nairn bowled a 681 series (227 average) to claim the singles scratch title, while Pam Smith hit a 724 (241 average) to take the handicap title. Jill Joslyn and Patty Harp won both the scratch and handicap doubles. Joslyn posted a 580 scratch set, and Harp hit a 726 for a combined score of 1,306. The pair logged a 1,346 handicap behind Joslyn's 620 and Harp's 726.

The OWBA just received notice from the Women's International Bowling Congress that it is the recipient of the four-star award, an award representing the pinnacle of association success.

In addition to achieving the requirements of the three previous star levels, the OWBA demonstrated progressiveness and comprehension in planning, operations, volunteer and leadership development, industry relations, image improvement, member awareness and marketing.

Vicki Dice, secretary of the OWBA, deserves credit for her vital and longstanding affiliation with the OWBA and the sport of bowling. Ditto for all the OWBA directors.

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The Pepsi 950 Scratch League has witnessed several honor scores this season, and this week, yet another impressive score was bowled by Carrie Stevenson.

Stevenson opened her league session at Colonial Lanes on March 30 with a 300 game and added games of 213 and 225 for a 738 series, her highest set ever.

In other scoring action, Bob Johnson and Otis Hawkins also claimed honor score status. Johnson hit a 300 game at Colonial Lanes in the Ma & Pa League on April 3. It was his second such score in the league on the season. And Hawkins tossed a 299 game in the Pinsetters League at Winter Park Lanes on March 29.

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On April 18, AMF Bowling will host ``Bowl The World Over,'' a worldwide bowl-a-thon that will benefit the Special Olympics program.

This inaugural event may go down as one of the largest single-day fund-raising events ever held, and it will occur at most AMF bowling outlets. Thousands of individuals, businesses and organizations will come together to bowl three games.

Bowlers will raise money through sponsorship donations or pledges. If you would like to participate, call your local AMF bowling center or call 1-888-926-3764.